Rotary International is globally committed to supporting the environment, and the City of Guelph is determined to increase its tree canopy. Our club's Environment Committee is glad to share some of the wonderful opportunities to get involved locally.
The Rotary Club of Guelph is delighted to welcome its newest member, Robert Turner, inducted on Friday, March 10th, 2023. An architect, he is now the sole owner of Fryett Turner Architects, Inc. having taken over the business from our former Rotarian, Jim Fryett.
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Every year, over 140 judges from universities, colleges, businesses and industries volunteer their time to judge the projects and provide valuable feedback to the young students at the Waterloo Wellington Science & Engineering Fair (WWSEF). It's on April 11, 2023 and they need more volunteer judges.
Almost 200 people showed up to support Guelph's first ever "Secret 3K" walk/run on March 8th, 2023, creating a hive of happy activity on the trail behind the covered bridge. Rotary's support was evident!
On March 21, 2023 at 7pm, the Rotary Club of Guelph's Indigenous Awareness Committee will host a webinar with guest speaker John Lomax, for an update on the HIP organization (Honouring Indigenous Peoples). Register HERE to receive the link.
Our friends at the Rotary Club of Cambridge Preston-Hespeler are holding their second annual CRYSTAL DROP GALA on Friday, March 31st to raise funds for the WATER FIRST program that is a favourite of our own club, too (read more). WATER FIRST addresses water challenges in Indigenous communities right here in Canada. Get Gala tickets HERE.
People in Türkiye and Syria have been left homeless in the middle of a bitter winter. ShelterBox has launched an emergency appeal to help people survive this terrible disaster. Watch this video to find out why the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria were so devastating, then take action by helping to provide shelter here
Guelph's 2023 "Coldest Night of The Year" walk on February 25th raised over $165,000 for HOPE House. Many Rotarians from our very own club played a part in this event, and we couldn't be prouder of Jaya James, Sean Yo and several club members who walked, volunteered and donated.
The Rotaract Club of Guelph is excited to announce this years charity gala! It's back IN PERSON at the University of Guelph and will be on March 10th, 2023 at 6pm. Sponsorships are available. Tickets are on sale now - purchase here!
As World Rotaract Week (13-19 March) kicks off, Rotaractor and public image coordinator Philip Flindt shares his secrets for planning exciting events.
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Women make up two-thirds of Pakistan’s polio workforce. Meet five of these dedicated women.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee led Liberian women in a nonviolent movement that helped end their country’s civil war. Now, she’s working to help other girls and women realize their own power. Hear her speak at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.
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